After thirty-five years in the entertainment business at the highest levels, Bill Wilson decided to develop a strategy allowing the millions of theatre lovers in the world to stop being passive about productions, and take an active role in one of civilization's most challenging cultural enterprises.

Broadway and London productions limited their backer roster to the inside core of the theatre community, and only the "big rollers" ever got the chance to "own a piece of the play."

Wilson decided he would provide a "stage door" that would open to everyone; to select a specific play headed for Broadway or the West End (London) or a national tour, and let them be a backer. Then they get inside the process, witness first had the angst, the joy and the thrill of opening night, as well as share in the economic results of an enormous industry.

The result of Wilson's dream is ......ArtsBacker.

William P. Wilson has 35 years of executive experience in the communication industry working with television networks, motion picture companies, and Broadway Theater. He has developed collaborations between financial institutions, the entertainment industry, and the corporate sector to launch various ventures. He has held positions ranging from Producer, President & CEO to Chairman of the Board. Mr. Wilson has supervised all elements of information distribution.

As President of Saturn Pictures Corp, Mr. Wilson has produced motion pictures distributed by MGM, CBS Films and United Artist where he has been associated with such well known films as China Syndrome, Eddie and the Cruisers, Heart Like a Wheel, Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker and King Cobra. He also was an Executive Producer for Screen Gems/Columbia Pictures.

On Broadway, Mr. Wilson produced Strangers, a play about Sinclair Lewis and Dorothy Thompson starring Bruce Dern and Lois Nettleton.

Considered a pioneer in political broadcasting, he headed the media teams for President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. He produced the "Great Debates" for John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. As Media Consultant to the White House, he handled the transition from the Eisenhower Administration to the Kennedy Administration for all television and radio. He also produced the first live presidential press conference originated by President Kennedy.

Mr. Wilson segued from his work in political media to work in the field of television and motion pictures, where he was a senior producer at NBC, CBS and ABC—producing News division series and specials. Mr. Wilson was later a film production company head and theatrical producer-returning from time to time to work in political campaigns of special personal interest, where, as President and CEO of Communication Task Force. Inc. he
provided media production for state, national and International campaigns for the U.S. Senate, Governorships and American and International presidential races. His work has been recognized by nominations for the Emmy in television and the Academy Award in motion pictures.

As an Adjunct Professor, Mr. Wilson has taught courses in film and television production and history of cinema at both Hunter College and George Washington University.